Five former prisoners discuss their experiences and adjustments after being released from captivity during the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Synopsis
Five former prisoners discuss their experiences and adjustments after being released from captivity during the Russo-Ukrainian war.
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Synopsis
Stanislav Aseyev, a journalist, reflects on his first year of freedom after being released in a prisoner exchange on 29 December 2019. Alongside him, tanker Bohdan Pantiushenko and human rights activist Andriy Yarovoi share their experiences of returning home. The documentary also covers the earlier release of Crimeans Oleg Sentsov and Oleksandr Kolchenko from Russian colonies on 7 September 2019. Their stories reveal the challenges faced by former prisoners in the aftermath of the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet journalist Stanislav Aseyev and hear his story.
- Find out about Oleg Sentsov's release from Russian custody.
- Follow the experiences of human rights activist Andriy Yarovoi.
Did You Know
- On 29 December 2019, several Ukrainian prisoners were exchanged.
- Stanislav Aseyev is a journalist who was among those released.
- Oleg Sentsov was released from a Russian colony on 7 September 2019.
- Andriy Yarovoi is a human rights activist who returned to Ukraine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When were prisoners exchanged with the LPR and DPR?
Prisoners were exchanged on 29 December 2019.
Who were some of the Ukrainians that returned home after the prisoner exchange?
Among those who returned were journalist Stanislav Aseyev, tanker Bohdan Pantiushenko, and human rights activist Andriy Yarovoi.
When were Oleg Sentsov and Oleksandr Kolchenko released from Russian colonies?
Oleg Sentsov and Oleksandr Kolchenko were released on 7 September 2019.
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